A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Elephant and Castle.

The incident happened in Hampton Street at 8.25pm yesterday (February 25).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

His condition has been assessed as not life threatening.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

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A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by LAS at 8.25pm on Saturday, 25 February to Hampton Street SE1 to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers responded and found a man, aged in his 40s, with stab injuries.

“He was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital. His condition has been assessed as not life threatening.

“At this very early stage no arrests have been made. A crime scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing.”